Have you felt it? Something is rippling through humanity at this moment. It's a stirring... a longing... a remembering. A sense that we are more capable than we’ve been led to believe. We want to feel alive, not sedated.. but we've lost our way. We've traded a life intertwined with nature for asphalt and artificial lights. We've swapped natural movement for a sedentary existence. We've given up food from the earth in favor of food from the factory. We've sacrificed our traditional skillsets for apps and gadgets. But while our overdose on modernity may have made us sick, there is an antidote. Join best-selling author and mentor, Jill Winger, each week as she digs into a different facet of the old-fashioned on purpose lifestyle.
Wyoming has been on fire lately... and while our homestead hasn't been in danger, we've had plenty of grassfires in our surrounding area. As such, I've been thinking a lot about how we can better prepare our property, our animals, and ourselves in the event of a fire.
I'm joined today about wildfire mitigation specialist Madison Huges to discuss this and more. Join us as she shares how we can prepare our homesteads for fire, how to create an evacuation plan for our animals, the benefits of wildfire, and how intensive grazing (which you're probably already doing) can be one of the best tools we have in this realm.
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Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com
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A homestead is full of moving parts and when you combine that with the complexity of typical modern life, well... things get complicated fast. As our life has become more full over the years, I've learned to lean heavily on my planner to keep all the balls in the air.
Today I'm getting specific and sharing my most useful rhythms and routines for using a planner to keep our busy life flowing.
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Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com
Order your Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com
Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453
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Curiosity is an underrated skill, especially when it comes to exploring topics that challenge our comfort zones.
Today, I'm joined by one of my favorite content creators, Will Reusch—a brilliant educator who brings nuance to tough conversations. If you're looking to build bridges, tired of social media’s polarization, or want to encourage critical thinking in your kids, this episode is for you!
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What can history teach us about planting our gardens TODAY in 2024? In this episode, we sit down with Carol, the editor in chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, to explore the ancient practice of gardening by the moon.
We dive into the best cold-hardy plant varieties (cold-hardy kiwis, anyone?), tips for dealing with unpredictable weather, and how to use the almanac to plan ahead for a successful growing season. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical insights to help your garden thrive year-round.
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Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about The Old Farmer's Almanac here: www.almanac.com
Learn more about The Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com
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We homesteaders often joke about our farms being our gym, but what do you do when homestead chores are causing you pain? And how can we ensure that we stay physically fit as long as possible to keep pursuing this lifestyle we love so much?
Functional Strength and Fitness Coach Rory O'Brien is joining me today to answer these questions and more. We talk about how our modern muscles can suffer from "amnesia," a 10-15 minute routine you can weave into your busy days, how to build a minimalist home gym, and lots more!
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Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about Rory O'Brien here: www.iamguardianstrong.com and https://www.instagram.com/guardianstrongfitness/
Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com
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Our life is.... weird and different. We're entering a season that I never saw coming, yet it's wonderful in it's own way. However, it's taken me a while to come to terms with it.
In today's personal episode, I'm sharing what I've been wrestling with lately, as well as giving updates on the soda fountain, our beef company, and more.
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Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com
Order your Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com
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If your kitchen counters are currently covered in garden veggies like mine, this is the episode for you!
We're talking all things tomatoes today: from how to make fresh sauce, to making tomato powder, to the controversary surrounding canning practices, to my favorite versatile sauce and so much more!
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Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about the planner here: www.prairieplanner.com
Find my Fast Tomato Sauce recipe here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2018/09/fast-tomato-sauce-recipe.html
Find my Dehydrated Vegetable Powders tutorial here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2021/11/how-to-make-dehydrated-vegetable-powders.html
Find my Canned All-Purpose Tomato Sauce recipe here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2020/09/can-tomato-sauce.html
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"I'll never be able to afford a homestead!" It's one of the most common pain points I'm hearing right now and for good reason: the real estate market is tricky.
I'm happy to be joined by Anna Young today. She's a loan officer with Rural 1st and specializes in helping rural folks find the property of their dreams. We discuss interest rates, the volatile market, plus lot sof actionable strategies for getting closer to becoming a land owner. Don't miss this one!
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Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about Rural 1st here: www.rural1st.com
Learn more about the planner here: www.prairieplanner.com
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How do you keep all the balls in the air when you're a multi-faceted homesteader?
In this episode I'm sharing my most-used strategies for managing life as a homeschool mom, content creator, rancher, business owner, restaurant owner, and more. (Plus, the 2025 planner is HERE-- get the details at the end of the episode!)
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We've talked about goats... we've talked about cattle... but we've NEVER talked about dairy SHEEP. That's changing today with this enlightening conversation with Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm.
If you love being a pioneer in new industries, or are looking for a smaller dairy animal with LOTS of potential, this episode is for you!
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Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about Rachel Hester here: https://www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com/
Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453
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"What are you using for homeschool curriculum this year??" I don't consider myself a homeschool content creator, but I'm always happy to share my favorite books and studies.
Find out what I'm using for this coming year, plus an important plea to any homeschooling families.
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Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
My podcast episode on charter schools: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-14-episode-5-the-hardest-thing-weve-ever-done-the-charter-school-tell-all
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